Level 3 Teaching Assistant- Reception

St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £9,290.18 - £10,248.16 Annually (Actual)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant- Reception job summary

L3 TEACHING ASSISTANT

13.75 hours per week - Afternoons

Term time only

Permanent
Reception

£29,064 - £32,061 per annum pro rata

Actual salary £9,290.18 - £10,248.16

Start Date - September 2026

St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, child-centred and excellent Level 3 qualified teaching assistant with experience of supporting children in school. With excellent behaviour, a fantastic team of staff and children who enjoy learning, St Christophers is a wonderful place to work.

The successful applicant will:

• Take responsibility for supporting pupils as individuals, small group and in the whole class setting

• Have an understanding of the EYFS framework and Development Matters

• Know how to safeguard young children and make a positive contribution to their well-being.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to achieve the above.

• Paediatric first aid is an advantage

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Date: 9am: Monday 6th July 2026

(We are keen to receive early applications. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise).

Interviews: TBC

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-christophers-catholic-primary-academy

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